Hello,
My name is Shawn Smith
I'm a Full Stack Developer embarking on an exciting career change from warehouse operations to Software Engineering. Throughout my years in logistics, I honed my attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and knack for efficient workflow management. Now, I'm seamlessly applying these transferable skills to create robust and user-friendly web applications. My expertise in optimizing processes and maximizing productivity directly translates into writing efficient code. Moreover, my strong communication and teamwork skills enable me to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. With a deep passion for technology and a commitment to continuous learning.
Projects
Footy Connect
Full Stack MERN Application. With full CRUD operations. The App is called "Footy Connect" and it is a simple social media app that allows users to post interesting topics related to soccer whether it is transfer news, game updates, etc.
- React, Node.js, Express, MongoDB, Redux
The Otaku Chronicles
This is a web application built with Python, Flask, React.js, and SQLAlchemy. The application allows users to create and publish blog posts related to anime and manga, as well as add information about anime, manga, and characters.
- Flask, React, Tailwind CSS, SQLite, SQLAlchemy
Mastermind Game
The object of MASTERMIND (r) is to guess a secret code consisting of a series of 4 colored pegs. Each guest results in feedback narrowing down the possibilities of the code. The winner is the player who solves his opponents secret code with fewer guesses.
- Python
Technologies
I've worked with a range a technologies in the Software Engineering world both Front-End & Back-End
Front-End
Experience with
React.js, JavaScript, Tailwind, MaterialUI, Next.jsBack-End
Experience with
Python, Flask, Node, ExpressDatabases
Experience with
SQL, MongoDB, SQLite
My Path
I decided to make a career change from Warehouse Operations to Web development. My goal as a Full-Stack Developer is to bring creativity to technical problems. I have always enjoyed photography, other creative hobbies, and problem solving. Being a developer allows me to express both my problem solving abilities in addition to expressing my creativity. With my background I can provide efficiency, innovation, imagination and mesh into a collaborative environment.
2021
Researched my options for how to become a Web Developer
2022
Started to independently learn Web Development
2022
Signed up for Flatiron School Software Engineering Bootcamp
2023
Graduated from Flatiron School!
2023
Continuing to build projects to expand my ability and network/collaborate with peers
Personal Achievements
10+
Blog posts about frontend technologies
5+
Collaborate Projects
3+
Hackathons won with my team
1+
Open source contribution